ok, ziggy, i read what you're saying....

However, as you admit yourself, you were lucky enough to be presented and opportunity, and i assume you took advangate of your shot....situations like yours (and mine) happen everyday, and some make it, some don't last long....

the "geneal view of our world" is changing....in my opinion, for the better. Today, i think it's about quality of your flying expereince, not about quantity of it.